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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,250.42, 36,225.78 and 14,313.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,250.42, 36,225.78 and 14,313.96 is: 19,753.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,250.42 : 36,225.78 = 14,313.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,250.42/36,225.78 = 14,313.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,250.42x = 36,225.78 × 14,313.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,250.42x = 518,534,365.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,534,365.89/26,250.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,753.37

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